Spiritual Gifts

What Are Spiritual Gifts?

A spiritual gift is an ability God gives to enable us to serve other people.

Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 describe the gifts given by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:12-13 explains we serve others with our gift, “so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

Spiritual gifts are given by God to unify, teach us about Jesus, and help us mature together.

There are a variety of spiritual gifts, but each is important. “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Ephesians 4:16). Notice that each part is needed just like each part of a body is needed. If I stub my toe, I learn quickly that I need a healthy toe for my brain to even function at its best. Each follower of Christ needs the others to function together the way God intends.

Because spiritual gifts are given to build up the people of God, the best place to discover and use your gift is in the local church. Here you will find many opportunities to serve. Among other Christ followers, you can use your gift to help others grow spiritually and together create an environment that points people to Jesus.

Spiritual gifts are often the things that you are passionate about, move your heart, and are things you enjoy doing.

Cross Point has a Spiritual Gifts Assessment that will help you discover your Spiritual Gifts. The assessment can also help you determine potential areas to serve at Cross Point. Once you take the assessment, you will receive a report that outlines the areas you are most gifted in. Cross Point will also receive your results and someone will contact you to discuss areas for you to serve.

The body of Christ needs your spiritual gift! Everyone has the ability to be used by God in their area of giftedness. Use the Spiritual Gifts Assessment to discover your gifts. We’ll receive the results of your assessment and someone will contact you to discuss areas for you to serve.